Prerequisites PTRT Cat 14 15 Rev 09302014
PTRT 1301 Introduction to Petroleum
Industry
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to the various aspects of
petroleum industry including equipment, systems,
instrumentation, operations, and the various
scientific principles. Addresses a variety of
petroleum technologies: exploration, drilling,
production, transportation, marketing, and
chemical processing industries.
PTRT 1321 Oil Field Hydraulics
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Study hydraulics applicable to drilling, completion,
and production. Includes calculating and evaluating
the characteristics of the flowing and static fluids
in various tubular and annular systems.
PTRT 1370 Petroleum Geology
Prerequisites: PTRT 1301, MATH 1314,
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Principles of geological patterns, rock shapes and
structures, and reservoir formations associated
with petroleum operations.
PTRT 1403 Principles of Drilling
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisites: PTRT 1301
A study of practices and procedures for drilling
operations. Rig equipment, casing design, fishing,
and proper procedures to successfully drill a well
are discussed.
PTRT 1470 Petroleum Data Management
I-Exploration
Prerequisites: PTRT 1301, PTAC 1308, MATH 1314 OR Departmental Approval,
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Overview of computer applications in exploration;
covers the history, fundamentals, terminology
and software for exploration; introduction to the
principles of geology, geophysics and petrophysics.
PTRT 1471 Exploration and Production I
Prerequisites: PTRT 1301
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Overview of various aspects of deepwater
operations deepwater exploration, drilling and
completing wells, development of production
systems.
PTRT 1472 Petroleum Data Management
II-Drilling and Production
Prerequisites: PTRT 1470
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Overview of computer applications in drilling and
production. Covers the history, fundamentals,
terminology and software for drilling and
production. Introduction to the principles of drilling,
production and reservoir.
PTRT 1473 Exploration and Production II
Prerequisites: PTRT 1470
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Continue with exploration and production principles
including drilling rigs, giant oil and gas fields, beam
pumpers, and geological classifications.
PTRT 2331 Well Completions
Prerequisites: PTRT 1473, MATH 1325
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Drilling and wellbore analysis data to develop a
well completion plan.
PTRT 2370 Petroleum Operations
Prerequisites: PTRT 1470
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Course covers the principles and fundamentals
of onshore and offshore operations implemented
in oil recovery.
PTRT 2371 Principles of Reservoir
Engineering
Prerequisites: PTRT 1370, PTRT 1470
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An overview of reservoir engineering techniques
and calculations employed in the proper operation
and management of underground oil reservoirs.
PTRT 2372 Internship-Petroleum
Technology/Technician
Prerequisite: PTRT 2331, Department Approval
Credit: 3 (18 lab)
A work-based learning experience that enables the
student to apply specialized occupational theory,
skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed
by the college and the employer.
PTRT 2373 Principles of Enhanced Oil and
Gas Recovery and Hydraulic Fracturing
Prerequisites: PTRT 1470
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Introduction in the development, basic operations,
enhancement, optimization, and monitoring
of fundamental and commonly implemented
enhanced oil and gas recovery best practices.
PTRT 2380 Cooperative Education Petroleum Technology/Technician
Prerequisites: PTRT 2331, Department Approval
Credit: 3 (1 lecture, 19 lab)
Career-related activities encountered in the
student's area of specialization offered through
an individualized agreement among the college,
employer, and student. Under the supervision of
the college and the employer, the student combines
classroom learning with work experience. Includes
a lecture component.
PTRT 2423 Natural Gas Production
Prerequisites: PTRT 2331
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
An overview of the aspects of natural gas and
oil production including various aspects of
hydrocarbon production, processing equipment,
and gas compression/transportation systems.
PTRT 2470 Petroleum Data Management
III-Facilities and Performance
Prerequisites: PTRT 2331
Credit: 4 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Overview of computer applications in surface
facilities and automation. Covers the history,
fundamentals, terminology and software for
surface facilities and automation.